🔹 Introduction: What is Assigned Payroll HDL?
In Oracle Fusion HCM, assigned payroll determines the payroll schedule and payroll definition for an employee’s assignment.
Using AssignedPayroll.dat via HCM Data Loader (HDL) allows you to:
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Assign payroll definitions like Weekly, Monthly, or Biweekly
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Link legislative data groups for country-specific payroll rules
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Ensure accurate payroll processing
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Avoid manual assignment errors
You can see step by step video to load Assigned Payroll details of worker using this Link
🔹 Prerequisites
Before loading Assigned Payroll HDL, ensure:
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Worker assignment exists (AssignmentNumber)
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Payroll definitions are configured in Oracle HCM
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Legislative data groups are correctly set
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Unique Source System identifiers are used
🔹 Objects Required
| Object | Purpose |
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| AssignedPayroll | Assigns payroll definitions to a worker’s assignment and links to legislative data groups |
🔹 Sample AssignedPayroll.dat Template
File Name - AssignedPayroll.dat
METADATA|AssignedPayroll|EffectiveStartDate|AssignmentNumber|PayrollDefinitionCode|LegislativeDataGroupName|StartDate
MERGE|AssignedPayroll|2021/04/09|XXTEST_ASSIGN1|Weekly|US Legislative Data Group|2021/04/09
🔹 Field Explanation (Infographic Ready)
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| Assigned Payroll Keyfields |
🔹 Step-by-Step Process to Load Assigned Payroll Using HDL
Step 1️⃣ Prepare AssignedPayroll.dat
Step 2️⃣ Upload File in Oracle HCM
Navigation:
Tools → HCM Data Loader → Import and Load Data
Step 3️⃣ Monitor HDL Process
Check status:
✔ Completed
❌ Error
Step 4️⃣ Validate in Oracle HCM UI
Person Management → Payroll Relationship
🔹 Common Errors & Resolutions
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| Common Issues in Assigned Payroll Load |